How-to guide
How to delete screenshots in bulk on Android
Short answer
Open your gallery's Screenshots album, long-press the first screenshot, tap Select all and delete. Files by Google also has a Screenshots card under Clean, and Google Photos' Manage storage lists backed-up screenshots. Before deleting all, check for IDs, tickets and receipts, or use a cleaner that sorts junk screenshots from important ones.
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How to delete all screenshots at once
- Open the Screenshots album. In Google Photos: Library > Screenshots. In Samsung Gallery: Albums > Screenshots.
- Select all. Long-press any screenshot, then tap Select all (Samsung: All at the top). In Google Photos, tap the date heading to select a whole day.
- Scroll and uncheck keepers. Uncheck anything you still need: IDs, bookings, receipts, warranty details.
- Delete. Tap Delete or Move to trash, then empty the trash to free space now.
Which screenshots should I keep?
- Identity cards and documents (passport, driver's license, ID card).
- Tickets and bookings for future dates.
- Receipts, invoices and warranty details for things you still own.
- Bank or payment references you might need for a dispute.
GalleryJury's screenshot cleaner keeps these automatically and clears expired OTPs, delivery updates, old chats and parking-spot reminders.
Can screenshots be deleted automatically after use?
Android does not do this by default. Some phones offer a "delete after sharing" toggle in the screenshot toolbar settings. Otherwise, a periodic clean is the practical answer.
Frequently asked questions
Where are screenshots stored on Android?
Usually in Pictures/Screenshots or DCIM/Screenshots, depending on the phone maker.
Are screenshots backed up to Google Photos?
Yes if the Screenshots folder is turned on under Back up device folders, which it often is by default.
Sources
- Files by Google Help: Free up space (checked 25 October 2026)
- Google Photos Help: Manage your storage (checked 25 October 2026)
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